In this spoiler-packed breakdown of chapters 14-16 of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Ariel and Corryn officially induct the Suriel into the queer horror icon hall of fame. He’s serving, he’s spilling, and he’s definitely in a throuple with the Babadook and Pennywise (at least according to the rumors that Ariel’s spreading).

We break down Lucien’s chaotic motivations for helping Feyre trap the Suriel (was it kindness, recklessness, or just drunk fae meddling?) and get into just how eerily descriptive the Suriel’s intro is. Plus, we finally get to a major lore drop: Tamlin is the High Lord of the Spring Court, and the phrase “Stay with the High Lord” suddenly feels… crucial.

We also zoom out to talk big-picture worldbuilding, including the King of Hybern’s long-game villainy, and why the blight might be the smaller picture compared to his plans. And of course, we celebrate the political power of gossip with a shoutout to our girl Alis, because women gabbing is never just small talk.

Whether you’re here for queer Suriel headcanons, the flirtation, or the deep lore: you’re welcome and we’re sorry.

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